Water Discovery Challenge 2
Closing Date: 08/04/2026
Funding to accelerate the discovery, development and implementation of promising, early-stage innovations by the water sector, open to UK-incorporated organisations from any sector, excluding regional water or wastewater companies in England and Wales.
The Water Discovery Challenge 2 is a funding competition designed to support the discovery, development and implementation of early-stage innovations for the water sector. It focuses on organisations from outside the sector, providing a structured route for new solutions to be developed, tested and scaled within the industry.
Discovery 2 is expected to operate in a similar way to the first Water Discovery Challenge. Ofwat and its delivery partners will work with water companies, which will act as sector reviewers and mentors throughout the programme.
The competition is currently in design, with further engagement planned ahead of launch.
| Funding body | Ofwat |
|---|---|
| Maximum value | £550,000 |
| Reference ID | S54894 |
| Category | Business Support Research & Development |
| Fund or call | Fund |